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Old Workhouse Cottage is a mid-terrace cottage resting within the town of Stanhope. It comes with one double bedroom and a bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC, sleeping up to two people. Completing the interior is an open-plan living room with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with a woodburning stove. Outside, there is off-road parking for one car and a decked area with table and chairs. Old Workhouse Cottage is a quaint base for exploring Durham with your loved one. Please Note: This property only allows short breaks between November- March with a minimum night stay of 3 nights.

Stanhope is an ancient market town resting within the Wear Valley. On the high street you will find a superb selection of pubs, specialist food stores, coffee shops, art galleries, a heated outdoor swimming pool and riverside walks, plus the town is on the C2C cycle route. The city of Durham is just 22 miles away and is a World Heritage Site with its cathedral and castle, plus Hadrian's Wall with close reach.